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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1950

Page

2

Kiwanis Club reviews cake baking film and clothes drive

The Kiwanis Club Monday night viewed GLOUSTER motion pictures showing cake baking processes and lab tests. Merrill Ogg provided the projector, Bob Howe operated, Enlon Grubbs led the program. The Youth Service Committee led a clothing drive for needy children. Members listed include George H. Campbell and others, with contact numbers for clothing pickups.

Enlon Grubbs Richard Guinther Merrill Ogg Ben Goldberg Karl Bodenbender

Mrs Vera Uiktin Last Rites Conducted

Funeral services for Mrs Dora Giffin were held at the C. F. Wallace funeral home with M rs Marcella Brown as pianist. C. F. Wallace and W. W. Wallace sang two numbers and burial followed in Glouster Cemetery. survivors include Mrs Fanfire Rutter.

Glouster Dora Giffin C. F. Wallace Marcella Brown W. W. Wallace Glouster Cemetery Fanfire Rutter Sammie Rutter

Nemco Meets Nelsonville Officials Over Furniture Plant

The Nemco group discussed locating a new furniture factory in Nelsonville with city officials including Mayor Bar Hilleary and Stacy C. Sharp leading advisory committee members. A follow up with Nemco and A. D. Welsh of St. Louis was planned before a potential February City Council consideration.

Nelsonville Advisory Committee For Industrial Development Bar] Hilleary City Hall Nemco, Inc Carbon Hill Clifford Hawk Carl Huprich John G. Johnston Nemco Group Hilleary Homer Adams Stacy C. Sharp Bill Hoffman Tony Pughline Paul Betts Harry Raden James F. Shumaker C. S Hoodler Nemcc A. D. Welsh St. Louis

Church To Serve Fried Chicken Dinner

Nelsonville church to serve fried chicken dinner at nt oe AME Church. Poplar Fed hours from 1 30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Meals can be taken home by calling 705-R or 706-M.

Nelsonville

NHS Class of 1945 To Plan Reunion

Nelsonville High School Class of 1945 members meet in Tri Psi Sorority rooms Thursday at 8 p.m. Plans will be made for the five year reunion to be held with the annual alumni program in May.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Tri Psi

Man Fined Ten Dollars for Quarreling in Nelsonville

Gerald Thomas of The Plains charged with quarreling and fighting was found guilty after a hearing before Mayor Earl Hilleary. He pleaded innocent at arraignment. A fine of ten dollars and costs was assessed.

Nelsonville Gerald Thomas Plains Fred Pritts Earl Hilleary

Wilkesville News Notes and Fire Loss Report

The Home Demonstration group met at the Snavely home led by Ruth Murphy. A barn on the Leslie Blote farm owned by Paul Blore burned with heavy loss including 11 livestock, machinery, hay, and straw. cause unknown. Mrs Wiseman visited sister-in-law Woods. Bonnie DeVault and Georgia Gray of Columbus visited. L B Thompson hosted Hopy Brenizer. Mrs J E Strong was mentioned.

Wilkesville McCoy Ruth Murphy McArthur Leslie Blote Paul Blore Dayton Robert Burns Elsie Wiseman Middlea Jank Woods Bonnie DeVault Georgia Gray Columbus Hopy Brénizer L. B. Thompson William Spires Donald Schilling Chillicothe Carolyn Cray Charles Cray Children’s Hospital, Columbus J. E. Strong

Eighteen January Arrests Reported in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police made eighteen arrests in January per police chief James Cope. Three citizens were held for investigation. State Highway Patrol brought six cases to Mayor Earl Hilleary's court. Local arrests included seven intoxication cases and three on auto DUI charges.

Nelsonville James Cope Earl Hilleary State Highway Patrol

Elks Advance Meeting Date In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Elks announce an advanced meeting Friday at 8 p.m. on Hocking Street as the lodge plans to attend Circleville on Tuesday Feb 7 for a district visitation. Also a February 4 March of Dimes dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. will benefit the polio fund.

Nelsonville Lodge of Elks Hocking St Circleville Nelsonville Elks Elks

Willard Daft and Frances Carson Wed in Athens

Willard Daft of Athens and Frances Carson were married by Rev. Kenny on January 26 at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Clyde Sedgwick with a single ring ceremony. Ice cream cake and coffee were served as part of the reception.

Poston Willard Daft Athens Frances Carson Kenny Clyde Sedgwick Earl Smathers Jerry Mack Sylvester Frisinger Roger Logan Charles Fletcher Kimberly Ruth Collins Glouster Robert Hillyer Elmer Beitelschies Robert Gillian Nelsonville Leona North Grace Sedgwick Charles Hart Billy Ray Mary Shirley Cecil Hart New Marshfield William McManaway Lucille Jimmy Kaye Norval South Norvella W. H. South Clifford South Pomeroy Rowland Newman Larry Patty Foster Jordan Dickie McArthur Helen Hart Ollie Hillyer Virginia Mitchell Ida Beitelschiefs Chauncey Chauncey School Evelyn Smathers Frances Wade Mary North Sheila Douglas Ethel McDaniel Susan South Florence Everett Pocahontas Lodge Delmar South James Blackford Ladies Club Effie Conkey Ida _ Beitelschies Clarice E. Shields Lenora Wade Charlotte Smathers Theda Ritchie Clarice Shields Flossie Douglas William Wagner Hemlock Grove

Loss of $5 Billion Yearly From Disability Illness

Columbus reports an estimated five billion dollars in purchasing power is lost annually nationwide due to disability illness among working men. Jacob Clayman secretary treasurer of the Ohio CIO Council cites the impact on the economy and worker welfare.

Columbus Jacob Clayman Ohio Cio Council

Retail Merchants To Meet Tonight In Nelsonville

Nelsonville bill Hoffman announces a meet ing of the Retail Merchants Association in the social rooms of the First Methodist Church tonight at 7 30. A guest speaker from Ohio University economics department will discuss modern merchandising with refreshments served.

Nelsonville Bill Hoffman Ré@tail Merchants Association First Methodist Church Ohio University

Barrows Host Dinner for Family Birthdays in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs John Barrows of Madison Street entertained at dinner Sunday to honor Floyd Moshier of Carbondale on his sixty fifth birthday and their son Floyd Barrows on his thirty eighth birthday. Guests included Floyd Moshier and several Barrows family members.

John Barrows Madison St

VFW Auxiliary to Meet At VFW Home Wednesday Evening

The VFW Auxiliary gathers at the VFW Home at 8 p.m. Members who have not brought wash cloths soap chewing gum and tobacco for Chillicothe Veterans Hospital are urged to do so at the meeting.

VFW Chillicothe Veterans’ Hospital

M.M. Club Meeting Moves After Illness

A meeting of the M M Club scheduled for Wednesday night at Mrs Dorothy Ward’s home has been moved to Imelda Smith on Poplar Street at 7 30 p m due to illness.

M.M. Club Dorothy Ward Imelda Smith Poplar St

Young Matron's Group Meeting Aim at Mrs Koker Home

The Young Matron's group of the Woman's Council of the Christian Church will meet at the home of Mrs Harold Koker on W Franklin Street Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Woman's Council of the Christian Church Harold Koker W. Franklin St

Local Socials and Visits Highlight January in Lottridge Area

Gaysville visitors include Mr and Mrs Vern Bernard and daughter Mari lyn with the Arnold Bernard family. Miss Jo Anne Vandall led Christian Endeavor January meeting at L H Allen home with 35 attendees. The next gathering is Feb 17 at Vandall residence, and Jo Anne Vandall spent a weekend with her parents. Michael Kinngn celebrated his 90th birthday Jan 21 at the home of Arnold Bernard. Various local residents hosted and visited relatives in Athens Belpre and nearby towns, including Rexel Boggs, Omah Gaston, and the Warner, Archer, and Robin son families.

A. B. Vandall Jo Anne Vandall Cincinnati Michael Kinngn Arnold Bernard Leslie Brummage Rexel Boggs Eleanor Allen Walter A. Frost Belpre John Archer Carrie Gainer Glen Gaston Nancy Lynn Athens Lee Gaston Omah Gaston Ira Robinson Charles Robinson Linda Raleigh Armour Brummage Donald Dennison Russell Archer Joyce C. M. Warner Milford Chéryl Albert Warner Near Alfred Rachael Warner Pomeroy Aubrey Morris O. L. Davis Buford Blake L. H. Allen

Chamber of Commerce to Hold February Election Meeting

Cham ber of Commerce announces annual membership meeting in February to elect new officers and directors. James H. Wilson reports committee on arrangements with Bill Hoffman as chair. A nominating committee will present candidates from the floor after nominations. The group endorses the Blue Cross hospital program campaign in the community.

Nelsonvillfe Chamber of Commerce James H. Wilson Bill Hoffman Paul Betts C of C Blue Cross Hospital

Boy Soprano Sings At Rotary Club Meet

Nelsonville program featured high school boy soprano Charles Elkins during a Rotary Club meeting at the Shafer residence EF. Franklin St. He was accompanied at the piano by Nancy Wolf and the program was arranged by Glen Thomas. Robert Keynes of the Logan club attended as a guest.

Nelsonville Charles Elkins Rotary Club Shafer Franklin St. Charles Nancy Wolf Glen Thomas Robert Keynes Logan Club

Social Notes From Hartford A Week Of Visits And Moves

Hartford society records a supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W T Stone with guests from Darin Ohio New Haven and Mason. Mr and Mrs Harold K Porter move to Hartford and open a barber shop. Funeral services for Mrs Amanda Cross are noted with local attendees. Cpl Lee Gibbs returns from Alaska for a 30 day furlough and visits family.

Hartford W. T. Stone John Breen Darwin Ohio A. D. Hume Near New Haven L. J. Ruttencutter Mason N. O. Wein Harold K. Porter Clendenin McClung Duplex Porter David Schray Fray Batey Dorothy Amanda Cross Racine W. S. Fiber William Kelly Edward Kell Huntington Cpl Lee Gibbs Alaska Harry Gibbs Front St John Sayre Herbert Lancaster Bertha Mae Judson Thomas Wheeling H. Juhling A. K. McClung Helen Jenkins Charleston Henry Jenkins James Jewart, Jr Diane Middleport F. A. Chapman Leroy Dunlap Stanford Powell Fort Benning George A. McKnight Earl Hoffman William McKnight Addie McKnight J.M. Crump Sarah Florence Atkins W. H. Newton Pomeroy Virginia Carleton

Peterson's Ointment Relief Ad Promises Quick Piles Aid

An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly spends on pile remedies and touts Peterson's Ointment as soothing pile itching in minutes. It offers a 40 cent box or 60 cent tube with a money back guarantee.

Peterson

Son in Richmond Hospital After Broken Back Accident

Mrs. Jessie Leach learned Monday her son James, a former Glouster resident, is hospitalized at Johnson Willie Hospital in Richmond Virginia with a broken back. The cause of the accident was not disclosed.

Glouster Jessie Leach James Johnson Willie Hospital Richmond

Glouster Man Elected Treasurer of Ohio Beer Association

Carl Pico of Glouster was elected treasurer and Thomas LaRose of Akron was named president at a Wholesale Beer Association of Ohio meeting in Columbus.

Glouster Carl Pico Wholesale Beer Association of Ohio Columbus Thomas LaRose Akron

Andrews announce birth of son Jack Henry in Hollister

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Andrews of Hollister announce the birth of a son on January 29. The baby has been named Jack Henry. Grandparents are Mrs Eva Moore of Tacoma Washington and Mrs Edith Andrews of Glouster.

Glouster Lawrence Andrews Hollister Jack Henry Eva Moore Tacoma Washington Edith Andrews

Attendees at Grange Officers Conference in Athens

Glouster report notes H. FE Jones Mrs Freda Lantz Miss Clarice Lantz Mrs Bessie Cartwright and Miss Josephine Campbell attended a Grange officers conference in Athens Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Harry Henty in charge. Elva Larkin underwent surgery at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. Rev DeLoss Smith called on many locals. Mary Sheldon and C E Petty ill. hymn sing at Minersville attended by several residents.

Long Bottom Elva Larkins St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg DeLoss Smith Mary Sheldon C. E. Petty Minersville Linnie Swan Glouster H. Fe, Jonés Freda Lantz Clarice Lantz Bessie Cartwright Josephine Campbell Grange Officers Athens Harry Henty

Glouster Churches Announce Meetings and Sermon

WSCS to meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Glouster Methodist Church auditorium. Rev Clemons to speak at Glouster First Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a m with church officials stating the sermon will address community concerns.

WSCS Glouster — Women’s Society For Christian Service of The Glouster Methodist Church

Chit-Chat Club to Meet at Louise Anderson Home

The Chit-Chat Club will gather at Louise Anderson's residence Thursday at 7 p m. Members are reminded to bring notes and prepare for a light discussion.

Glouster Louise Anderson

Athens Drug Stores Sell to Quick Gallacher

Athens residents can buy goods at the town druggists or choose Quick Gallacher and Athens Drug Stores as local options for purchases. The phrasing suggests a sale of operations or store ownership in the Athens area.

Athens Quick Gallacher and

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